thermostat

1996 CHEVROLET TRUCK
190,000 MILES
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NITRO48
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when sitting my truck starts to get hot but when you start going again it goes back to normal range is this the thermostat and what is the size of my thermostat 195 180 degree tempature it is a 4.3 litre v6
May 23, 2013 at 3:27 PM
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ERNEST CLARK
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What's the temp when sitting at idle? How far does it drop when you're driving?
The thermostat wouldn't cause a symptom like this. You need to first check that your radiator fans are working.
When you are idling, the radiator depends on the fans to draw in air and cool the system. Then when you are driving, the grill sucks in all the necessary air.
Also, as the engine revs higher (when you're driving), the water pump spins faster, coolant circulation increases and the pressure in the system builds. All of these bring the temp down slightly compared to when you're sitting at idle.
Jun 11, 2013 at 12:31 PM